Dash Light Sockets
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Burning Brakes
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From: Rotonda FL
Dash Light Sockets
I am beginning to put my dash bask together. On the back of the tach and speedo there are a dozen 5/8 inch holes that receive the clip-in miniature bayonet sockets. These sockets hold the 1895 gauge illumination bulbs, turn signal bulbs, etc.
I need to replace several of these sockets. I have searched but cannot find them either locally or or on the web. Can anyone give me some idea where I can get these?
I need to replace several of these sockets. I have searched but cannot find them either locally or or on the web. Can anyone give me some idea where I can get these?
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Burning Brakes
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'75, Thanks! That appears to be exactly what I need. Unfortunately, one of the mods edited your post to eliminate the vendor (nsv = non-supporting vendor). I would appreciate it if you would PM me with the vendors name.
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Burning Brakes
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The light socket pictured above is an Echlin LS6225. It has a hard rigid plastic body that is slightly longer than the original. It fits perfectly. THANKS ALL FOR YOUR HELP!!
Last edited by Rotonda; Nov 10, 2016 at 03:10 PM. Reason: correction
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I replaced my missing sockets with the newer style socket, that includes the gnd wire.
this will eliminate bad gnd problems with dash lights.
they are also way more readily avaliable, instead of the single conductor type socket.
this will eliminate bad gnd problems with dash lights.
they are also way more readily avaliable, instead of the single conductor type socket.
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And they get 5.99 for it.
Do a google price search for LMP-17-1972, same thing for 1.50
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